SARL ERNA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL ERNA is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in ARANDON-PASSINS (38510), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 17 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - SARL ERNA (SIREN 507971356)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 17 011 € 29 343 € 29 249 €
Net income 121 050 € -16 766 € 6 064 €
EBITDA 10 158 € 699 € 24 077 €
Net margin 711.6% -57.1% 20.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SARL ERNA achieves revenue of 17 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -23.7%). Significant drop of -42% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 17 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 10 k€, representing 59.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +57.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 121 k€, i.e. 711.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

17 011 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

17 011 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

10 158 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-3 520 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

121 050 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

59.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5528%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 58.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 94.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5527.537%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

1.709%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

94.886%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

58.573

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

86.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL ERNA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5527.54 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 14.03
Q3: 156.73
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of SARL ERNA (5527.54) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
1.71% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 3.48%
Med: 39.75%
Q3: 79.19%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SARL ERNA (1.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
58.57 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 8.02 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SARL ERNA (58.57) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 687.04. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

687.036

Interest coverage (2018) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

0.473

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARL ERNA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
687.04 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 74.2
Med: 236.65
Q3: 912.76
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SARL ERNA (687.04) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.47x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.03x
Q3: 14.62x
Good +26 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of SARL ERNA (0.5x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 68 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 150 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 82 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 1832 days of revenue, i.e. 87 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +997%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

86 581 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

68 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

150 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

1832 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL ERNA

Positioning of SARL ERNA in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 184 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of SARL ERNA is estimated at 158 720 € (range 54 396€ - 303 813€). With an EBITDA of 10 158€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.55x (in line with sector norms). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
184 transactions
54k€ 158k€ 303k€
158 720 € Range: 54 396€ - 303 813€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
10 158 € × 4.3x
Estimation 44 161 €
14 979€ - 78 734€
Revenue Multiple 30%
17 011 € × 0.55x
Estimation 9 421 €
4 440€ - 30 387€
Net Income Multiple 20%
121 050 € × 5.5x
Estimation 669 067 €
227 876€ - 1 276 654€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 184 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about SARL ERNA

What is the revenue of SARL ERNA ?

The revenue of SARL ERNA in 2018 is 17 k€.

Is SARL ERNA profitable?

Yes, SARL ERNA generated a net profit of 121 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SARL ERNA ?

The headquarters of SARL ERNA is located in ARANDON-PASSINS (38510), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of SARL ERNA ?

The tax return of SARL ERNA is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does SARL ERNA operate?

SARL ERNA operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.